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'Rome' Warns of Famous MP Fleeing Charges After Session Ends, Urges Border Control

'Rome' Warns of Famous MP Fleeing Charges After Session Ends, Urges Border Control

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Rangsiman Rome has alerted the government to implement stringent measures, including border surveillance and immediate apprehension, to prevent a prominent MP, Chonnapat Naksuea, from evading DSI charges by fleeing the country through unofficial routes following the end of the parliamentary session.

  • •MP Rangsiman Rome suspects a prominent MP, suspected of DSI charges, might attempt to flee the country.
  • •He urged the government to instruct the Immigration Bureau to monitor the MP closely after the parliamentary session ends.
  • •Rome also called for intensified border patrols to prevent the use of natural routes for escape.
  • •The plea comes after the House of Representatives denied the DSI permission to apprehend MP Chonnapat Naksuea during the session, citing parliamentary immunity.

Overview

  • •On May 29, 2026, the House of Representatives voted not to allow the transfer of MP Chonnapat Naksuea to the DSI for questioning regarding charges.
  • •The House invoked Article 125 of the Constitution, granting immunity to MP Chonnapat Naksuea during the parliamentary session.
  • •Rangsiman Rome warned the government against inaction, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent a repeat of famous individuals evading legal proceedings.
  • •Rangsiman Rome urged the government to order the Immigration Bureau to closely monitor MP Chonnapat Naksuea upon the conclusion of the parliamentary session.
  • •Rangsiman Rome requested security forces along the border to rigorously screen all areas to prevent illicit escapes through natural channels.
  • •Rangsiman Rome cautioned that the government must not allow the suspect to exploit legal loopholes and time to escape.
  • •The DSI was unable to apprehend MP Chonnapat Naksuea for investigation due to parliamentary immunity invoked by the House of Representatives.
  • •The decision by the House of Representatives resulted in the MP Chonnapat Naksuea currently being under parliamentary immunity, preventing immediate legal action by the DSI.

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Key Quotes

Rangsiman Rome
"The government cannot be complacent and must proactively take measures to prevent a repeat of famous individuals fleeing the country."
รัฐบาลจะนิ่งนอนใจไม่ได้ และจำเป็นต้องมีมาตรการเชิงรุกเพื่อป้องกันไม่ให้เกิดประวัติศาสตร์ซ้ำรอยคดีคนดังหลบหนีออกนอกประเทศ
Rangsiman Rome
"On the last day of the parliamentary session, relevant officials should prepare to apprehend this famous MP right at the Parliament building."
ในวันสุดท้ายของสมัยประชุม เจ้าหน้าที่ที่เกี่ยวข้องควรเตรียมกำลังมารอรับตัว สส.คนดังรายนี้ถึงที่อาคารรัฐสภาเลยทีเดียว
Rangsiman Rome
"Strictly patrol and thoroughly screen all border areas to completely block the use of natural routes for illicit escapes from prosecution."
ให้กวดขันและเอ็กซเรย์พื้นที่อย่างหนักในทุกจุด เพื่อปิดตายไม่ให้มีการใช้ช่องทางธรรมชาติในการลักลอบหลบหนีคดีออกนอกประเทศ

Key Entities

Person

Rangsiman Rome(โรม)ℹ️
Member of Parliament (MP) for the Pheu Thai Party who is urging the government to take action against a fellow MP potentially evading charges.
Chonnapat Naksuea(ชนนพัฒฐ์ นาคสั้ว)
Member of Parliament (MP) for Songkhla Province, Kla Tham Party, who is facing charges from the DSI and whose apprehension was blocked by parliamentary immunity.

Organization

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️
Government agency investigating the charges against MP Chonnapat Naksuea.
House of Representatives(สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️
Legislative body that voted to grant parliamentary immunity to MP Chonnapat Naksuea, preventing his immediate apprehension.
Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)ℹ️
Government agency tasked with monitoring borders and immigration, which Rangsiman Rome has urged to watch MP Chonnapat Naksuea.
Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
Political party of MP Chonnapat Naksuea.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
Political party of MP Rangsiman Rome.

Law

Constitution Article 125(รัฐธรรมนูญ มาตรา 125)
Article of the Constitution invoked by the House of Representatives to grant immunity to MP Chonnapat Naksuea, preventing his apprehension during the parliamentary session.